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David C. Ortiz

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CRD#: 2832023
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

David Christopher Ortiz, CFP®, who also goes by David Ortiz, was a registered financial professional .

David is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1996. David had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 24 and Series 26 exams.

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No

Aliases


David Ortiz

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1.) Financial Chef-Investment Related-conducted at 20120 West Dixie Highway, Suite 21101 Miami, FL 33180. The nature of business-DBA for financial rep. my position-owner-the duties-financial rep. start date 2010, was the start of the relationship with the other business and 40 hours per week hours are devoted to the other business per week and 160 securities hours per month of hours are devoted to the other business during securities trading hours per month. 2.) Fixed Insurance-non investment related-conducted at 20120 West Dixie Highway, Suite 21101 Miami, FL 33180. The nature of business fixed insurance sales. my position- agent, my duties sales of fixed insurance. 1996, was the start of the relationship 40 hours devoted per month and securities 4 hours per week during securities trading hours. 3.) Financial Chef Asset Management LLC, Investment Related-conducted at 20120 West Dixie Highway, Suite 21101 Miami, FL 33180. The nature of business-Managing member and IAR-my position-owner, my duties managing member and IAR. Jan 2014, was the start of the relationship with the other business and 160 devoted to OBA per month and securities 40 hours per week devoted. 4) CPE Delivery, Non-Investment Related, Conducted from 20120 West Dixie Highway, Suite 21101 Miami, FL 33180. The nature of the Outside Business Activity (OBA) is Education, my position in the organization is Instructor, the duties of this position are providing a course that meets the requirements of CPA CPE credit in Florida. Nov 2015 is the start of the relationship with the other business and 2.5 hours are devoted to the other business per week and 1 hour is devoted to the other business during securities trading hours per month. 5) Uber Partner, Non-Investment Related, Conducted from 20120 West Dixie Highway, Suite 21101 Miami, FL 33180. The nature of the Outside Business Activity (OBA) is Driver, my position in the organization is Driving Uber Pool, the duties of this position are drive for Uber during rush hour and weekends. Dec 2015 is the start of the relationship with the other business and 5 hours are devoted to the other business per week and 0 hours are devoted to the other business during securities trading hours per month. 6) Affiliate Program for BombBomb, Non-Investment Related, Conducted from 20120 West Dixie Highway, Suite 21101 Miami, FL 33180. The nature of the Outside Business Activity (OBA) is referral program for software, my position in the organization is owner, the duties of this position are referring users ro software service in return for a 15% commission. 08/2016 is the start of the relationship with the other business and 2-5 hours are devoted to the other business per week and 0 hours are devoted to the other business during securities trading hours per month. 7) 401k Advice Instruction, Non-Investment Related, Conducted from 20120 West Dixie Highway, Suite 21101 Miami, FL 33180. The nature of the Outside Business Activity (OBA) is webinar, my position in the organization is instructor, the duties of this position are instructor for webinar teaching FA how to manage individual 401k accounts for a fee. 12/2016 is the start of the relationship with the other business and 2 hours are devoted to the other business per week and 0 hours are devoted to the other business during securities trading hours per month.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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Certified licenses


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CFP®

Experience


Past

August 14, 2014 - July 1, 2024

THE FINANCIAL CHEF

RIA
CRD#: 157496
LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL
Past

December 20, 2011 - February 13, 2019

INVESTACORP ADVISORY SERVICES INC

RIA
CRD#: 109011
MIAMI, FL
Past

November 15, 2011 - February 13, 2019

INVESTACORP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7684
MIAMI, FL
Past

February 13, 2007 - November 18, 2011

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 29604
CORAL GABLES, FL
Past

February 6, 2007 - November 18, 2011

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 29604
CORAL GABLES, FL
Past

November 22, 2006 - February 6, 2007

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
FT LAUDERDALE, FL
Past

January 2, 1997 - November 27, 2006

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6627
CORAL GABLES, FL
Past

December 18, 1996 - January 5, 2000

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 18, 1996 - November 27, 2006

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
CORAL GABLES, FL

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/17/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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THE FINANCIAL CHEF
FINANCIAL CHEF | TRUSTED ALLIANCE ASSET MANAGEMENT | THE FINANCIAL CHEF | INVESTACORP INC. - DAVID ORTIZ, REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE, IAR, AND INSURANCE AGENT | HUMAN ROBO ADVISOR | FOOD AND FINANCE | FINANCIAL CHEF ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 157496 / SEC#:

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Contact information


Main Address
Lakewood Ranch, FL
Mailing Address
11161 E State Rd 70 Unit 110-644, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211
Phone number
(305) 254-4455
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts67
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 18,430,288

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Company Information


THE FINANCIAL CHEF

CRD#: 157496

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